On the occasion of its 200th anniversary, Thonet surprises with a new colour concept for the well-known - the 241 coffee house chairs have been given a new coat of paint. The design duo around Eva Marguerre and Marcel Besau are responsible for this.

The anniversary edition will only be available in 2019 and comprises four new contemporary two-tone colour blends: black, white, velvet red and sage. The connecting elements of the chair stand out above all because they are stained a few shades lighter than the seat ring and the legs of the chair. The result is a special colour concept that skilfully emphasises the minimalist construction and classic silhouette of the design classic.

STUDIO BESAU-MARGUERRE

Eva Marguerre and Marcel Besau both studied product and graphic design. In 2011 they founded their joint design studio Besau-Marguerre in Hamburg. In their studio they work with the most diverse design disciplines and in the most diverse projects - a true creative melting pot. Not only form and function, but also colour and material play an important role in the joint projects.

Material and size

The anniversary edition of this design classic is classically made of beech wood and equipped with a seat made of cane wickerwork. The beech wood has been stained in four different anniversary colours to create a unique and modern look in every variation. The chair is 43 cm wide, 52 cm deep and 84 cm high.